Golden Key International Honor

Society

San Jose State ChapterSeptember 24, 2009

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Agenda• Introduction and Welcome (Garima)• Greeting Message (Bac)• Icebreaker (Garima)• Golden Key Information (Officers)• Chapter’s Goals (Bac)• Upcoming events (Aileen)• Advisor’s Message (Dr. Ron and Dr. Marylynn)

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2009-2010 OFFICERS• President: Bac Tran (Graduating Senior, Corporate Financial

Management)• Executive Vice President: Vanessa Salvaleon• Vice President for Membership Recruitment and

Communication: Aileen Phu (Management)• Treasurer/Finance: Garima Agarwal (Corporate Financial

Management)• Secretary : Adaeze Eke (Alumni) • Webmaster: Sara Wright

1st-year graduate student, Public Administration Program

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Chapter Advisors• Principal Advisor: Dr. Ron Davis Associate professor, Marketing and Decision Systems Dept• Co-advisor: Dr. MaryLynn Wilson

Lecturer, Marketing and Decision Systems Dept• Graduate Advisor: Lohrie Arruiza (Alumni)

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What is Golden Key?• Founded on November 29, 1977 at Georgia State

University in Atlanta, GA as the Golden Key National Honor Society

• Name changed to Golden Key International Honor Society in 2001

• For all majors; top 15% of sophomores, juniors, seniors & top performing graduate students

• More than 1.8 million members and chapters at 370 colleges and universities in Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States

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Mission, Vision, and Values

• Mission: To enable members to realize their potential.

• Vision: Golden Key is the world's premier honor society. We recognize academic excellence and provide tangible value to our members, advisors and partners while positively impacting their lives and society.

• Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Diversity, Excellence, Engagement.

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Goals

• Scholarship - value academic scholarship and continued high academic performance

• Leadership – encourage involvement of members through chapter activities, attendance at regional and national conferences, and a variety of leadership positions

• Service – emphasize both academic excellence and a commitment to community service

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Why Join Golden Key? ● Not only academic recognition, but also more

tangible benefits than any other college honor society.

● Assist members to realize their potentials

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Members Benefits and Services• Scholarships and Awards: More than $500,000 (USD) in member-

only scholarships and awards annually. • Careers: Job & Internships: exclusive access to some of the world’s

top companies, employment opportunities, internship positions and career resources (Accenture, Sun Microsystems, Teach for America, etc.)

• Study Abroad Opportunities: partnered with several organizations

and academic institutions that provide unique global learning experiences (opportunities and scholarships to study almost anywhere in the world)

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Members Benefits and Services

● Graduate school connections: one-stop resource as you prepare to attend graduate school.

● Personal and professional development: provide tips and tools for personal and professional development in the areas of leadership, goal setting, teamwork and more, from experts in these fields

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Members Benefits and Services

● Unique discounts: member-only discounts and other savings opportunities on valuable goods and services (GEICO, GK credit card & checking accounts from BAC)

● GK online store: special collection of sportswear and graduation merchandise

● More details at: http://www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS/MemberBenefits/

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2009-2010 GK Scholarships and Awards

● Advisor Professional Development Grant ($1,000) Deadline: April 1, 2010.● GEICO Life Scholarship (Ten $1,000 awards) Deadline: April 1, 2010● Business Achievement Awards: ► A business plan competition ► First place winner: $2,000 ► Second place winner: $1,500 ► Third place winner: $1,000 Deadline: March 1, 2010

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2009-2010 GK Scholarships and Awards

● Chapter Service Awards: Ten $1,000 awards Deadline: December 1, 2009● Community Service Award: $1,000 (at least one

recipient will receive $500 and $500 will be given to the charity of the recipient’s choice.

Deadline: March 1, 2010● Golden Key Graduate School Award: At least ten

$10,000 scholarships Deadline: January 15, 2010

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International Conference Memories and Spirit (Summer

2009)

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SJSU Chapter Details

• Region: USA Region 9 • Charter Date: Sunday, May 7, 1985

Membership Fee: $70.00 • Student Members: 210• Honorary Members: ?• New Members: ?• Alumni: ?

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SJSU Chapter’s Goals

● Induct at least 240 new members● Regain the Gold Standard● At least 3 community services for this semester● Contributing an article to Concept magazine● Present SJSU Chapter in the Regional conference in Tempa, Arizona, 2010.

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SJSU Chapter’s Goals

● Participate in the Citizenship Showcase Presentation during the Regional and International Conference.

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SJSU Chapter Website

http://studentorgs.sjsu.edu/goldenkeysjsu/index.html

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Upcoming Events• Pumpkins in the Park

Saturday, 10/10/0910 am - 4 pmGuadalupe River Park /Discovery Meadow

• 20th Annual Aids Walk Sunday, 10/18/09

10 am – 12:30 pm Guadalupe River Park/Discovery Meadow

• Induction CeremonyTime and place TBA

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Questions and Answers

http://www.goldenkey.org/GKIHS20